Idaho
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
ID lawmakers seek to increase barriers for passing voter initiatives
Idaho lawmakers have introduced a slate of bills which would put up greater hurdles for passing voter-initiated ballot measures. Legislation this …
School choice debate could impact funds for ID's rural schools
Idaho lawmakers are looking to expand options for students to go to schools other than public ones, but that could impact funds for rural schools…
Study: Rural Idahoans depend on Medicaid coverage
Rural communities in Idaho and other states rely heavily on Medicaid for health coverage, according to new research from the Georgetown University …
Medicaid expansion in play as ID Legislature gavels in
With state lawmakers back in Boise, changes could be coming to Medicaid. Voters approved Medicaid expansion in 2018, but Republican legislators have …
Forest Service approves ID gold mine despite threats to water, public health
The U.S. Forest Service has given the go-ahead for a gold-mining project in central Idaho. If it receives state permits, the Stibnite Gold Project …
ID's latest anti-diversity push in higher ed meets pushback
Despite pushback, Idaho is again targeting diversity and inclusion efforts on college campuses. Over the holiday break, the Idaho State Board of …
Bald eagle becomes national bird as ID population increases
Idahoans are celebrating the official designation of the bald eagle as America's national bird after helping in its recovery. Once close to …
Idaho's role in Canadian mining pollution cleanup
Cross-border governing bodies, including the state of Idaho, are taking steps to address mining pollution coming from Canada. Coal mining pollution …
Safety questions raised as more than a third of ID jails fail inspections
More than a third of Idaho's jails have failed their inspections but consequences for failing grades are unlikely. The nonprofit newsroom …
ID joins lawsuit that could threaten access to public lands, critics say
Advocates for public lands access are raising alarms about a lawsuit that could be heard by the U.S. Supreme Court. Utah has filed a suit arguing …
Pro-choice wins in election signal promise for potential ID initiative
Voters across the country approved a majority of measures in November to affirm abortion rights and supporters of an initiative to legalize abortion i…
Grief can be more painful during holiday season
'Tis the season for celebration and good cheer. However, for many Idahoans, the absence of a loved one, whether through death, divorce or another …











